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[hockey mom]

If I were to stay in Halifax how long of a drive to Fort Louisbourg?

Can you name some other attractions or landmarks that you would consider must sees.

Thanks.

 

[tmli]

I am a Nova Scotian living in Ontario. I spent a lot of time around Louisbourg, my grandparents lived in Main a dieu. The Fortress of Louisbourg is on Cape Breton Island. I would plan to take a couple of days to explore the Island--it is breathtaking.

But to answer your question I would estimate 5 hours. Theres a wonderful miners museum in Glace Bay--another beautiful town (although I was born there so I am biased!).

 

[FayeW]

Yeah, Tracy, I would have guessed 5 or 6 hours as well. It's an hour an a half from Halifax to my parent's home (between New Glasgow and Antigonish), and about another 3-4 from there to Louisbourg. Sadly, I have never been there nor around the Cabot Trail.

 

[hockey mom]

Thanks ladies.

Ouch 5 hours. Maybe we would be better off driving straight to and staying in Cape Breton?

 

[hockey mom]

FayeW - How long does it take you to drive to your parents. We are driving from Peterborough.

 

[tmli]

From Kitchener we are almost exactly 24 hours to Main a dieu (near Louisbourg). Thats with stops and picnics along the way. I would plan to spend some time in Cape Breton but also you don't want to miss the Halifax area....its lovely as well. Happy Planning!

 

[hockey mom]

Thanks Tracey

So it looks like I will be about 22 hours from here.

 

[Happy Day]

If I were to stay in Halifax how long of a drive to Fort Louisbourg?

Can you name some other attractions or landmarks that you would consider must sees.

Thanks.

Heya Hockey Mom

Non stop from Halifax to Fortress Louisbourg is about 4.5 to 5 hours. But there are many things along the way to stop and see once outside of Halifax.

If you haven't already ordered the free "Doer's & Dreamer's Travel Guide" which comes with a Nova Scotia map, it's a must have for knowing where what and when the butter is melting on the lobster http://www.destination-ns.com/forms/guide.asp

Hope you have a great trip!

 

[hockey mom]

Thanks Happy day I just ordered the guide.

 

[FayeW]

FayeW - How long does it take you to drive to your parents. We are driving from Peterborough.

Sorry I took so long...I just saw your post!

Last time we drove it took us about 15 hours, but that was with 2 kids which meant we stopped about every 2 hours. Somebody in my family always need to pee (wait, that's usually me!).